Housing

Air conditioning rules

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There has been media coverage this week suggesting that air conditioning is banned in homes. This is incorrect. Air conditioning can be installed in both existing and new homes. In most cases, planning permission is not required to install it …

Explainer: How we’re making buying and selling a home simpler, faster and more certain  

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The way you buy and sell a home is changing to make it faster, simpler, and more certain.  🔑 What does that mean?   🏠 What this means for you   📊 Why the current system needs fixing   📅 What happens now?   ❓ Common questions   Phil Spencer, Move iQ founder - top tips …

Explainer: New protections for domestic abuse victims in social housing

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🏠 What does protecting domestic abuse victims actually mean?  Right now, landlords have few options to support victims to remain in their home if they share a tenancy with an abuser, and many victims are forced to either leave or end the tenancy entirely – which can potentially leave you homeless.  Last year, around 15,000 …

Coverage of UKREiiF 2026

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Following UKREiiF last week, there has been widespread coverage leading on a Homes England funding announcement in Leeds, alongside trade coverage on planning reform and the NPPF.  There is positive regional and trade coverage of the government-backed Leeds South Village regeneration scheme. BBC …

Historic Renters’ Rights Act now protecting millions: know your rights  

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Renting in England has changed – and millions of tenants are set to benefit.   When will the Renters' Rights Act come into force?  On 1 May 2026, new laws kicked in to give 11 million renters stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes.    These changes …